Description

Essen, a small city in the northwest of Germany which was named the 2010 European Capital of Culture, will be hosting the third annual edition of the Bainbridge Cup. Team North America was able to capture the first two cups comfortably, but as our European friends continue to improve at pickleball we need YOUR help to ensure it stays on our continent where it belongs! If you’re looking for more than just a pickleball experience, Pickleball Trips, the official travel partner of the Bainbridge Cup and our team including trip lead Jon Moore and head instructor, pickleball national champion, & team North America captain Daniel Moore for a historical, cultural, and gastronomical tour of Germany!

Please keep in mind that this itinerary is subject to change and should not be considered final.

*You will likely have to depart North America the previous day in order to arrive in Germany on July 9th.

**The transfer from/to Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) is not included in the cost of the trip. Our tour will officially commence at dinner on Day 1 and conclude with breakfast on Day 10.

***Due to the unpredictability of the tournament schedule, Pickleball Trips will not be organizing or providing any lunches during these days. Please also be aware that dinner plans might need to be altered or pushed back to accommodate the entire group.

Tour Package

Included in Price

9 nights at 4-star accommodations with complimentary breakfasts

All meals included except lunches during the Bainbridge Cup & German Open

Packing List

Additional Information

Cancellation Policy

60 ~ 31 Days Prior to Arrival: 20% of the Total Costs

30 ~ 4 Days Prior to Arrival: 50% of the Total Costs

72 Hours or Less Prior to Arrival: 100% of the Total Costs

Travel Insurance

We strongly encourage all travelers to invest in travel insurance to both minimize your financial risks of traveling and provide you with peace of mind to fully enjoy the your trip. Travel insurance can provide many helpful resources including refunds or assistance for any of the following situations that may arise before or during a trip:

You need to cancel your participation on the tour

You need to cancel or change a flight

Lost baggage during the trip

Stolen items during the trip

Medical costs during the trip

We suggest you talk to your insurance provider to ask about the travel insurance plans available to you. You can also compare policies online. Here are two well-known travel insurance providers to consider:

Please contact us at pickleballtrips@gmail.com if you have any additional questions regarding our cancellation policy or travel insurance.

Tournament Registration

Click here to register for the 2019 Bainbridge Cup & German Open. Please note that registration fees are not included in our tour package. However, all dinners including the post-tournament dinner party are, so you do not need to sign up for it on pickleballtournaments.com.

Venue

The TVN Tennis Centre Essen, where the 2019 Bainbridge Cup & German Open will be held is one of the largest indoor tennis halls in Europe. There will be 28 converted pickleball courts, each with 50 x 60 ft of space which will be enclosed by nets and will also include a referee high chair. Additionally, there are changing rooms with showers for both men and women as well as enough space for sponsors or sales stands. The food option consists of a restaurant with its own cook and seating for 200 people. Of course German draught beer is also served there for the important discussions after the games. Here is a link for a virtual tour of the facilities: http://www.pic-crossmedia.de/tvn/tvn-tour.html